Internet Archive Loses Copyright Challenge
United States District Judge Maxine Chesney sided with John Ashcroft’s motion to dismiss Brewster Kahle v. John Ashcroft. The plaintiffs challenged the constitutionality of several federal copyright laws, thinking one “violate[s] the First Amendment of the United States Constitution by imposing substantial burdens on speech without advancing any legitimate government interest” and giving more reasons why the acts are unconstitutional (from the decision (.pdf)). Citing the Eldred v. Ashcroft case many times, Judge Chesney found all of the challenged acts constitutional and decided the December 10 hearing isn’t necessary.
Slashdot has several links to resources, as does LIS News. Lawrence Lessig says they will appeal.
